If you are a business owner with one or more partners, you already know that co-owning a business comes with the stress of lots of responsibilities. You are fortunate if you have not experienced the tensions that often arise between co-owners but the reality is that often, business partners do not see eye to eye. Disagreements over finances, day-to-day decisions and operations, and disagreements over contracts are common issues for jointly-owned businesses. Owning a business is stressful enough, but when you own a business and are in conflict with your partners, it can take a toll on your company’s financial health and future — as well as on your health, including the health of your largest organ, your skin.
We’d like to thank our friends from Volpe Law LLC for the following discussion on how business stress and the importance of a good skincare routine connect. Both deserve your attention.
Stress And Your Skin
Ongoing or chronic stress, including that caused by disputes with your business partners, can lead to a range of skin issues including, causing or aggravating certain skin conditions, premature aging, dryness, dullness, and breakouts.
When Your Personal Health Is Impacted By Professional Tensions
An important foundation to have in business relationships is trust. It is hard to keep emotions out of business disputes but they often become deeply personal. Whether they are caused by a breakdown in communication, unmet expectations, or other reasons, the stress levels of those involved can quickly skyrocket. The stress and emotional strain of these (and other) types of conflicts or tensions can lead to poor sleep, increased cortisol levels, and lead a person to neglect self-care.
These factors can have a negative impact on your skin. Inflammation is often caused by elevated stress hormones. These may cause or worsen existing conditions such as acne, eczema, and rosacea. Some people experience sudden puffiness, fine lines, or dry patches. These can all be signs of your body processing your stress.
While a business partnership dispute lawyer can help with legal advice, guidance, support, and representation, the importance of a good skincare routine should not be overlooked because it is an important part of self-care.
Self-Care Routines Are Important To Maintain – Even Amid Work Stress
It is easy to let personal care slide during high-stress situations but skipping your morning skincare steps or falling asleep without cleaning and moisturizing your tired skin can take its toll. Simple self-care routines, like maintaining a good skincare routine, are important to keep up. Even during busy or stressful times, sticking to the basics can help much more than you might think.
When You Feel Good, It Shows
Clear thinking, good judgment, and confidence are important traits to have when managing a business dispute. When you are feeling tired and unkempt, it shows – and when your skin looks and feels better, your mood and overall presence can be given a boost. These are things that matter when you’re facing critical conversations or decisions.
While the health of your business and the health of your skin might seem like two completely separate things, both reflect on how well you’re taking care of yourself. And it’s important to take care of yourelf.